Company Profile

Located in Dallas Texas, Devices and Services Company has manufactured state
of the art thermal and optical instrumentation for the Solar and Aerospace industries since
1977.

New Product Releases

05/03/13 - Model 15R-RGB: - The NEW D&S Multiple Wavelength Portable Specular Reflectometer Model 15R-RGB builds on the functionality of the model 15R-USB. It is a portable reflectometer designed for measurements of highly specular flat or curved mirrors for solar power applications. The 15R-RGB is powered by internal rechargeable Nicad batteries that operate for over 15 hours on a charge. An operator can easily take reflectance readings at the rate of 2 to 6 per minute and record the readings to data sets stored in the instrument. A USB port is provided for maintaining and downloading data sets and upgrading the firmware.

The model 15R-RGB adds the capability to measure reflectance in five broad wavelength bands from blue to near IR using a white LED source and selectable filters. In the standard configuration, a filter wheel selects one of detector response curves; red, green, blue, white or IR. Also selectable are five full angle acceptance angles of 4.6, 7, 15, 25 and 46 mrad. These features make the Model 15R-RGB ideal for characterization and monitoring of quality control in the manufacture and maintenance of solar mirrors and thermal control surfaces.

The updated features of the model 15R-RGB are compatible with all earlier models of the 15R so that any earlier instrument is upgradeable to the multiple wavelength version. Contact sales@devicesandservices.com for information on upgrading an existing unit.

03/02/09 - Model SSR-ER Version 6: A major upgrade is now available for the D&S
Solar Spectrum Reflectometer Model SSR Version 6. The upgrade adds measurement spectrum matches for
standard global and direct irradiance models including those specified in
ASTM G173. Backward compatibility is maintained by emulation of version 5
reflectance measurements. The selection of spectrum matches can be easily
modified to match any irradiance model that might be adopted as a standard in
the future. Other features include a battery pack option, automatic monitoring
for lamp replacement, reference tiles for spectral calibration tracking and
adjustment and improved accuracy when compared to spectrophotometer measurements. All
operational version 5 instruments are fully upgradeable to version 6.
Click here for information on the many new advanced
features and operating modes. Contact
sales@devicesandservices.com for information on upgrading an existing
version 5 instrument.

06/11/08 - Model 15R-USB: The Portable Specular Reflectometer Model 15R has been updated
with microprocessor based electronics including a USB port. Reflectance data
sets can now be acquired and later downloaded and stored in a spreadsheet
compatible data file. Other features available on the updated model include a quick
install reflectance standard, a port window to seal against dust accumulation on
the optics and a universal smart charger. Existing model 15R reflectometers can
be upgraded with the microprocessor based electronics and smart charger. Contact
sales@devicesandservices.com for information on upgrading an existing
unit.